Superstition is a 1982 American supernatural Slasher Movie directed by James W. Roberson, starring James Houghton, Albert Salmi, and Lynn Carlin.
Its plot deals with a house haunted by a spirit of a dead witch, which has killed many over a span of 300 years. Now it is targeting the family of an alcoholic preacher who have moved there.
Examples in the film:
- Auto Erotica: The film opens with a young couple making out in a car, but they are interrupted by a scary prank.
- Barrier-Busting Blow: Sharack breaks down a door to get to Melinda.
- Chairman of the Brawl: When his wife is threatened, George grabs a chair in an attempt to break down the kitchen door.
- Evil Laugh: Sharack's disembodied laugh still haunts the grounds.
- Half the Man He Used to Be: Artie's friend is cut half as he tries to escape the Sharack place.
- Impromptu Tracheotomy: A circular saw gets off from its hinges and lodges itself on one unfortunate man's throat.
- In the Hood: Sharack's ghost appears as a hooded figure.
- Kill It with Water: Sharack was drowned in the past for being a witch.
- Makeout Point: The abandoned estate was an ideal location for horny teens.
- Non-Indicative Name: Superstitions don't really come into play.
- Off with His Head!: Artie is found with his head severed.
- Peekaboo Corpse: One scare has Justin's corpse dropping from a closet.
- Rain of Blood: Justin discovers Frederick's corpse when he sees blood dripping from it.
